The Silhouette (campus newspaper at McMasterU) sat down with President Sarah Wahab and Vice President Graham Baker to explore the #BetterMac campaign. It means job security, mental health support, and so much more. The full story is here. An important excerpt: Sarah Wahab, president of CUPE 3906, clarified the conflation between mental illness and financial pressure. “It’s precarious work… Poverty can … Read More
Rights and Responsibilities of Undergraduate Students During Work Stoppages That Substantially Disrupt Academic Activities
We wanted to inform students of this important policy: Rights and Responsibilities of Undergraduate Students During Work Stoppages That Substantially Disrupt Academic Activities
CUPE Fall Social- September 28th at 7 p.m.
Greetings, CUPE members (and a warm welcome to our new members)! It’s time for our annual Fall Social — which many of you know involves a whole lot of fun, food and music! This year we’ll have a surprise live musical group for you all to enjoy while you are getting to know your fellow academic workers better in a … Read More
Reminder: General Membership Meetings- Bargaining and Budget
Our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) will occur today in JHE 264 at 5 p.m. A bargaining update for unit 1 and 3 will be the main items on the agenda #BetterMac We will also be presenting and voting on our 2016-17 operating budget. We hope to see you there.
Unit 1 Bargaining Update
Dear Unit 1 Members, RE: Important Bargaining Update We have met with the Employer on several occasions in the past week to continue to re-negotiate the Unit 1 collective agreement, the contract that governs our collective working conditions as TAs and RAs in lieu at McMaster. The Employer has tabled a settlement offer that still contains what we view as … Read More
September General Membership Meeting/Bargaining Update
Our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) will occur on Tuesday Sept 20th at 5 pm in JHE 264. A bargaining update for unit 1 and 3 will be the main items on the agenda #BetterMac We will also be presenting and voting on our 2016-17 operating budget.
Unit 1 Bargaining Update
The Unit 1 bargaining team met with the Employer on August 31 and September 1 for two full days of bargaining. While the parties made considerable progress on some minor issues, the parties have yet to agree on many large issues that need to be addressed to make a #BetterMac, most notably the dental plan and 5th year PhD guarantees. … Read More
Welcome Back: #BetterMac swag
Welcome (back) to the over 2400 TAs/RAs in lieu who comprise Unit 1. We’re looking to make a #BetterMac through collective bargaining. That includes a functional and affordable dental plan that works, 5 years of guaranteed TA funding/work, fair wages, mental health support, and academic freedom. Swing by our office in KTH B111 for some great #BetterMac swag.
CUPE Unit 1 Dental Opt Out Deadline
Don’t be a Homer. If you’re planning to opt out of the CUPE plan, today is the deadline to avoid premium charges for September. Opt out forms due by 4 p.m. Additional information available here: http://cupe3906.org/tas-unit-1/dental-plan/